"No, he got his paycheque and dipped": NHL fans predict if William Nylander will break 100-point barrier after new $92M Leafs contract kicks in

William Nylander enters the 2024-25 NHL season with heightened expectations following his eight-year, $92 million contract extension, which averages $11.5 million annually.

This lucrative deal, signed back in January, has set the stage for fans and analysts to speculate whether Nylander will achieve the 100-point milestone this season. The Swedish forward has been a key contributor for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Last season, Nylander posted a career-high 98 points through 40 goals and 58 assists. Nylander – who was drafted No. 8 overall by the Leafs in the 2014 NHL draft – is projected to hit the 100-point mark next season.

Here's what NHL fans on X/Twitter think about whether Nylander will hit the 100-point mark this season. One fan tweeted:

"No he got his paycheque and dipped."

Another fan chimed in:

"I love Willy but I doubt he goes over. Maybe if he’s on Matthews’ wing all year."

Here are some more reactions from fans on X:

"I think he has 100-115 potential," one optimistic fan said.

"Next 8 years he will coast and not give a damn. Under," another fan commented.

"Apparently it's illegal for Leafs not named Matthews to hit 100 so he'll hit 99," one fan added.

"He better. $90 million to float at both blue lines," another fan said.

Former NHLer lauds William Nylander for his consistency

In a recent appearance on the NHL Network, former NHLer Stu Grimson praised William Nylander for his impressive consistency and development over the years.

Grimson highlighted Nylander's ability to improve season after season, noting that he stands out among players in the league:

“He’s really been incredibly consistent. Adding to each season, in terms of his development, from one season to the next. ... There are few players in the game today, every time they get a touch, they’re making a play happen. Or keeping the play alive, salvaging something out of nothing, very much the Nylander game," Grimson said.

Grimson's comments reflect the growing recognition of Nylander's skill set and his potential impact on the ice for the Toronto Maple Leafs as he enters the new season. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how his game continues to evolve after getting his number contract extension.

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